The handling and performance are excellent for a four door sedan with great aesthetic appeal and reliability. The turbo charger comes alive when accelerating in quick response driving situations, which has surprised many people riding with me. With the standard trim package it does not draw much unwanted attention, but does give an impression of class and sophistication. Overall the quality of this run of Volvos is much better than the previous generation and has a cleaner more sporty look than the traditional boxy body styles of the past.

A few things I like about this Volvo is its heated seats that really come in handy on cold days. However, I don't like how hot the leather gets in the summer if you donÕt park in the shade. Also, there are very cheap plastic pieces throughout the car that just pop off very easily. The car does get good gas mileage and has a good engine as well.